Beat the Blerch

Carnation, United States • 6 Sep 2025

Beat The Blerch is a unique running event held in Carnation, Washington, about 35 minutes from Seattle, at King County’s Tolt MacDonald Park. The race offers four distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon. The course is a beautiful, flat, out-and-back gravel trail that winds through evergreen, mossy forests along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. The atmosphere is fun and lighthearted, inspired by The Oatmeal’s comic about running, with aid stations featuring treats like Nutella sandwiches and birthday cake. Nearby attractions include strawberry farms and pumpkin patches, adding to the event’s charm and community feel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Full Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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